Health information, news and events for July 2-8, 2015
BLOODMOBILE DRIVES PLANNED ACROSS VALLEY
UBS Bloodmobile drives are planned at multiple times and locations around the valley. Call 702-233-9620 or visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter the code specific to the location, listed below. The locations include:
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 2 at the Cambridge Community Center, 3900 Cambridge St., Suite 11. Enter sponsor code cambridge.
From 2 to 6:30 p.m. July 2 at the Centennial Hills YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Enter sponsor code chymca.
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5 at Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 7 at Southwest Career and Technical Academy, 7050 W. Shelbourne Ave. Enter sponsor code swcta.
From 3 to 6 p.m. July 9 at Calvary Chapel Green Valley, 2615 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. Enter sponsor code calvarychapelgv.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Enter sponsor code fiestacasino.
From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 9 at VA Medical Center, 6900 N. Pecos Road. Enter sponsor code vamed.
BLOOD DRIVES SCHEDULED ACROSS LAS VEGAS VALLEY
The American Red Cross encourages residents to donate. Blood drives are planned continually across the valley. All blood types are needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative, on a regular basis. To schedule a donation appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Upcoming donation opportunities are:
Las Vegas
From 4 to 8 p.m. July 3 at Reclaimed Art Suppliez, 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd.
From 2:45 to 6:30 p.m. July 6 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.
North Las Vegas
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7 at the Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane.
PRESENTATION ON PULMONARY REHABILITATION SCHEDULED
A presentation by the St. Rose Better Breathers Club on pulmonary rehabilitation is planned from 1 to 2 p.m. July 2 at Dignity Health WomensCare and Outreach Center, 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 180. Call 702-396-0210.
UNITED HEALTHCARE TO DONATE $30,000 TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES
UnitedHealthcare awarded Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada a $30,000 grant to help support food and shelter June 22. The grant will allow the charities to provide additional services to many of United Healthcare’s homeless Medicaid Expansion members. Visit catholiccharities.com.
NV ENERGY FOUNDATION AND BRAIN HEALTH CENTER TEAM UP
In support of enhancing medical education in Southern Nevada and beyond, the NV Energy Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health have partnered to create the NV Energy Chair for Brain Health Education. A five-year, $1.25 million grant from the NV Energy Foundation will fund the chair and help the clinic to advance its efforts to improve the quality of education for Nevada’s current and future health care professionals.
A core focus of the NV Energy Foundation Chair for Brain Health Education will be working hand-in-hand with the new UNLV School of Medicine where neuroscience is one of five areas emphasized and for which the center will be the principal venue for neuroscience training.
Visit clevelandclinic.org/brainhealth or nvenergy.com/foundation.
HEALTH DISTRICT WARNS OF SODA
The Southern Nevada Health District recently kicked off its third annual Soda Free Summer Challenge to encourage children and adults to choose water or other healthier beverages and reduce or eliminate sugary drinks.
Participants can use the Soda Free Summer Challenge tracker tools on the Get Healthy Clark County website T gethealthyclarkcounty.org/spotlights/soda-free-summer.php.
FREE SEMINARS FOR KNEE, HIP SURGERIES OFFERED
Free seminars for surgical options for knee and hip pain are planned from 6 to 7 p.m. July 13 and 30 at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. Registration is required. Call 702-388-4888.
FIBROMYALGIA GROUP MEETS SECOND, THIRD THURSDAYS
The Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group of Southern Nevada is scheduled to meet during lunch and evening sessions the second and third Thursday of the month, respectively. Lunch meetings are set from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fiesta Henderson buffet, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Evening meetings are planned from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Barbara Greenspun Women’s Care Center, 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 180. Visit fmfriends.org.
FAMILIES ASKED TO TAKE SUNDAY DINNER PLEDGE TO SUPPORT SENIORS
Bonnie Reppert, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City, is asking families to take the Sunday Dinner Pledge and commit to scheduling regular meals with senior loved ones. For every pledge made, the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels (up to $20,000) to help ensure that all seniors have access to healthy, nutritious meals.
Also included in the Sunday Dinner Pledge program is a year’s worth of healthy, easy-to-make recipes and shopping guides to help make family meals a positive experience for all generations.
Visit tinyurl.com/sundinnerpledge.
BREAST CANCER EMPOWERMENT GROUP MEETS EACH MONTH
A free Breast Cancer Empowerment/Support Group is set to meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive.
Topics vary and include guest speakers, resources and open discussion with the goal of helping to empower and support women. RSVP by calling 702-233-7155.
HEALTH GROUP LOOKING FOR RESIDENTS’ INPUT
HealthInsight, a private nonprofit organization working to improve health care in Nevada hospitals, doctor’s offices and nursing homes, needs the public’s input to improve the health care experience.
The group is creating a Patient and Family Advisory Council to better understand the health care system from the patient’s viewpoint. Patients, families and caregivers participating in the council will share their personal stories and health care experiences.
People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Contact Gina Pirozzi at gpirozzi@healthinsight.org or 702-933-7326.
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB MEETS MONTHLY
The Better Breathers Club is set to meet the second Tuesday of the month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. This educational and social support group is for people with lung disease, their loved ones and caregivers. A light lunch and snacks are planned.
Call Henry Clay at 702-835-9898.
FREE STD TESTING AVAILABLE
Free weekly STD screenings are available at the Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada and the Richard Steele Boxing Facility. Visit snhd.info/sexual-health-clinic.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP PLANS MEETINGS
The Stroke Support Group is set to meet at various times monthly:
From 3 to 4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive, 702-233-7061.
From 3 to 4 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive, 702-629-1309.
From 10 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at the South Magna Conference Center, south of the Desert Springs Hospital main entrance, 2075 E. Flamingo Road, 702-369-7560. Recommended parking is off Bruce Street. Lunch is provided.
From 10 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month on the fourth floor of Valley Hospital, 620 Shadow Lane. Call 702-388-8441 or 702-388-4619. Light refreshments will be served.
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES TO HOST WEIGHT MANAGEMENT GROUP
The HEW/Weight Management Support Group is planned from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays at the Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-West, 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 105. Discuss nutrition and exercise and get tips for weight loss.
To register, call 702-877-5356.
SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL TO HOST STROLLER STRIDES CLASS
A new Stroller Strides Fit4Mom class is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays on the campus of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 653 N. Town Center Drive.
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms do with their babies. Activities include power walking/jogging and intervals of strength and body toning exercise using exercise tubing, a stroller and the environment. The class is taught by certified fitness instructors with specialty training in the pre- and postnatal woman. Instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to engage and entertain the babies.
Registration is required. To enroll, visit lasvegas.fit4mom.com.
